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Fact sheet: OS X Mavericks
Erick Eckel gives you just the facts on the soon-to-be-released next version of Apple's OS X.
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Mac business users best served by Microsoft Office
Erik Eckel explains why Microsoft Office applications still rule on the Mac and why Microsoft needs to bring them to the iPad as well.
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How to connect Lion to Exchange servers
Erik Eckel addresses a common problem -- trying to get Lion Mail connected to Exchange servers. Here are some tips for how to do it.
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Apple to offer Mac OS X Lion volume licensing
Even though Apple is officially mum on the details, Erik Eckel did some digging and is fairly certain that volume licensing for Mac OS X Lion will be available for larger organizat...
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Two reasons Outlook 2011 isn't ready for prime time
Erik Eckel notes the improvements made in Outlook 2011 for the Mac, but finds that there are two big obstacles that still hold it back for use in the enterprise.
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Don't skip this Office for Mac Home and Business 2011 edition
Erik Eckel looks at the new features of Office for Mac 2011. Not only does Outlook replace Entourage, but other important updates make this suite one you shouldn't pass up.
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Mac users increasingly susceptible to security threats
Consultant Erik Eckel advises enterprise Mac administrators to focus more on security practices such as timely patching and user training due to the increasing number of threats to...
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Move to a paperless system for client documentation
Here are six reasons why IT consultants may want to consider switching from paper-based documentation to electronic documentation.
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Three steps to improve service call scheduling
Here are steps any IT consultancy can take to better schedule service calls and better position itself to accommodate clients' emergency requests.
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Three things to remember when connecting Snow Leopard users to Exchange 2007
Erik Eckel takes a look at the business improvements made in Mac's Snow Leopard release. Better compatibility with Microsoft Exchange make it not only enterprise-ready, but enterpr...
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Review: Auslogics Software's Disk Defrag 3
Auslogics' Disk Defrag assists businesses and enterprise organizations by reducing administrative time necessary to optimize disk performance.
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Spotlight: Auslogics Software's Disk Defrag 3
Disk fragmentation slows workstation and server performance, delaying file access by up to 80 percent. Auslogics’ Disk Defrag assists businesses and enterprise organizations by red...
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10 things you can do to keep Outlook running smoothly
A little housekeeping, some configuration tweaks, and a few best practices will prevent problems and keep Outlook humming.
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Review: iGoogle Customizable Web Portal
iGoogle is an incredibly customizable Web home page or personalized portal. Properly leveraged, iGoogle provides busy professionals with a single Web page for viewing and sending e...
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Eight ways IT consultants can succeed in a turbulent economy
Committing to client satisfaction, marketing creatively, and guarding expenses are among the best methods any IT consultant can employ to succeed. Find out what else Erik Eckel rec...
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Dell Vostro 410
Aimed at small business professionals requiring a capable and reliable desktop PC, the Vostro 410 boasts plenty of capacity and includes little to no bloatware. Reasonably priced, ...
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How do I... Archive Outlook e-mail without a PST file?
IT consultant Erik Eckel shows you how to effectively store old e-mail while maintaining accessibility to archived messages.
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How do I... Archive Outlook e-mail without a PST file?
Organizations and employees, of course, are increasingly dependent upon e-mail. From correspondence with customers and clients to strategic communications with colleagues, vendors,...
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How do I… Manage disk quotas on Windows server operating systems
Microsoft Windows server operating systems simplify managing the amount of network storage space users receive. Here's how to set warning messages and disk quotas using both the Wi...
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10 things you should know before deploying Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) combines simple but powerful user controls and robust e-mail services in a single platform that's priced attractively for smaller orga...